Category: Blog Posts
Personal articles and reflections on the Catholic faith, written from a balanced and faithful perspective that upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church while avoiding both theological liberalism and ultra-traditionalist extremes.
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The Montanists and Their “Uncontrolled Madness”
The Montanists’ ecstatic “prophecy” and uncontrolled madness offer a warning for today, as some charismatic sects likewise equate emotional manifestations with the Holy Spirit’s presence. Read more…
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Discovering the Latin Mass: Michael Knowles Interviews Eduard Habsburg
Michael Knowles interviewed Eduard Habsburg on July 26, 2026, to discuss Discovering the Latin Mass. Their conversation explored the significance of the Traditional Latin Mass, its growing appeal among young Catholics, Habsburg’s personal journey from skepticism to appreciation, and the enduring value of the Church’s liturgical traditions. Read more…
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John Salza on SSPX Sympathizers: ‘They’re Almost Worse’
John Salza argues that while some Catholics who attend SSPX chapels solely for liturgical reasons may lack imputability, non-SSPX influencers who publicly promote the Society’s doctrinal positions may demonstrate formal adherence to schism and be considered excommunicated in the Church’s external forum. Read more…
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Kevin Wells Asks SSPX Priests to Leave the Society—And He Is Right
A dispute at Crisis Magazine highlights Kevin Wells’ call for an SSPX priest to serve in struggling parishes, urging reflection on the priesthood’s missionary role, while facing criticism from prominent figures sympathetic to the SSPX. Read more…
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Fr. Gerald Murray: SSPX’s Appeal Does Not Overturn the Excommunication Decree
Fr. Gerald Murray explains that the SSPX’s preliminary recourse does not overturn or nullify the excommunication decree. It merely requests administrative review while the Dicastery considers whether to withdraw or uphold it. Read more…
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Formal Adherence to the SSPX Schism
Who is in Formal Adherence to the SSPX Schism? Does simply attending an SSPX Mass incur excommunication, or does canon law require a deliberate choice to reject communion with the Catholic Church? Read more…
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Scarcity of Priests is Real
Remote Catholic communities often lack regular Mass due to priest shortages. While their faith is inspiring, greater Eucharistic reverence and more holy, well-formed priests are urgently needed to strengthen Catholic worship and belief. Read more…
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Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now
Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now has become one of the most debated questions following the Vatican’s 2026 explanatory note. This article explains the canonical reasons behind the Holy See’s conclusion, why the issue concerns validity rather than liceity, and why I am saddened by the division among Catholics and the differing opinions… Read more…
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The Letter of Repentance by Alessandro Serenelli, the Killer of St. Maria Goretti
The Letter of Repentance by Alessandro Serenelli, the Killer of St. Maria Goretti Read more…
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The Irony of Bearing the Name of Saint Pius X
The irony is striking: the Society of Saint Pius X bears his name, yet Saint Pius X taught that priests prove love for the Pope through faithful obedience, not merely words or profession. Read more…